During this class, Hala takes the time to explain the foundational concepts behind Somatic Psychology, the physiology of stress and how to practice yoga in a way that deeply re-patterns the way that we process and handle stress and trauma. She weaves in some stories from her personal life and experience as a somatic counselor for the past 10 years. This is a well-rounded class that begins slow and deep and builds to stronger standing poses. Have two blocks and a strap available.

Hala Khouri

Hala Khouri, M.A., SEP, E-RYT has been teaching yoga and the movement arts for over 20 years. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where she is also currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Depth Psychology with a specialization in Community, Liberation, & Ecopsychology. She is trained in Somatic Experiencing, a body-based psychotherapy that addresses trauma and its symptoms. Hala is a co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, a training organization that bridges yoga and activism within a social justice ...

Customer Reviews

That was absolutely lovely. I'm a bit blissed out now. It wasn't quite what I expected, but that was probably good. This is my first class with this instructor and I will be taking more. Probably not for you though if you don't like a lot of talking. Also, there is music that is part of the class that one can't hear on the video. It would be better if there was a direct audio connect to the music. (Posted on 7/22/2014)